Merkel 140AE - 500NE For Sale

[Kevin Peacocke]

Would be a shame to travel with that beautiful case with how airlines treat them....

Have an ally case made and keep that one for home range.

 

[SRvet]

Shame your not in the UK. GLWS mate.

I was just thinking the same though my better half may not quite agree!!

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Beautiful rifle! If you have the opportunity, please post a photo or two of the underside of the receiver. I can see in one of the angled photos that it has engraving, but I'd like to have a better look at it. Thx

I’ll post one tonight. There’s some light engraving in the underside, the top lever, as well as the sides around the screws. I don’t like a lot of engraving or flash and between the CCH and the light engraving thought this was very tasteful and appealing

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Would be a shame to travel with that beautiful case with how airlines treat them....

That case fits perfectly inside a pelican IF someone wanted.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I was just thinking the same though my better half may not quite agree!!

@SRvet and @norfolk shooter I might know someone who can help with exporting something to the UK. He’s helping me export something from the UK to the States right now.

 

[rhoward252]

I’ll post one tonight. There’s some light engraving in the underside, the top lever, as well as the sides around the screws. I don’t like a lot of engraving or flash and between the CCH and the light engraving thought this was very tasteful and appealing

Agreed. I always thought that I liked heavy engraving and "coin-finish" until I bought my first double with CCH and limited but tasteful scroll engraving. When I compare the 2 styles side by side now I can appreciate both but there is an understated class and elegance to the CCH and subtle scroll.

 

[Captain Munro]

Just wondering why, you are selling this fine rifle. Not that I can afford it, but here is a bump.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Just wondering why, you are selling this fine rifle. Not that I can afford it, but here is a bump.

Couple reasons
1) I have a Chapuis 470 as well and 2 doubles that close in size is redundant IMO
2) I’m a bit taller than most + have extremely long arms (even for my height) so this rifle doesn’t fit me as well as the Chapuis (15” LOP - still too short).
3) This rifle’s LOP though common/normal for a Double Rifle is so short on ME adding a 2” pad will also require a pretty large spacer and in my opinion look tacky
4) I can fund part of another African Safari with the money or put this money towards a vintage British Double and have my eyes on several, though I’m afraid finding one to fit my long monkey arms is going to be easier said than done

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I’m going to do SPF’s on this

I have 4 full price offers. I’m going in the order of offer’s received. I’m presently waiting to hear back from the first gentleman. I’m giving him a day or two since I know life, wife, and family can throw a curveball meaning checking AH messages isn’t our #1 priority. Plus he asked for references and is likely checking them.

For anyone else that wants to get in line or is looking at other doubles; Multiple lower offers have been declined. Like I told one or two a LGS offered me $500 less than what it’s listed for, and that was without the 2 boxes of ammo being included. LGS’s need to make money so I have no doubt this would’ve been listed much higher in their store, meaning I know this is priced extremely fair. For anyone asking or wondering why I priced it where I did and didn’t go higher knowing that; I wanted to price it where most members of AH could buy and hunt with it, and so I could read/see their happiness rather than sell it to the LGS or make money.

 

[hntr58]

Just got back from Namibia hunting elephant. This rifle is what my ph was carrying. Really nice gun!

 

[rhoward252]

PM sent.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

PM sent.

PM replied to hope that info helps you

 

[rhoward252]

PM replied to hope that info helps you

Thank you, Sir. I appreciate your help.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Arrrrghhhhh, someone just buy it!

 

[A Rosenth]

I'm working on it

 

[norfolk shooter]

@SRvet and @norfolk shooter I might know someone who can help with exporting something to the UK. He’s helping me export something from the UK to the States right now.

As tempting as it is im not too sure if the police would let me have another 500. Also my 505 hits shit like an Indian mum beating her son (I speak from experience).

If your still struggling to move it let me know I'll ask around

 

[norfolk shooter]

I was just thinking the same though my better half may not quite agree!!

Mate just tell her its a shotgun

 

[norfolk shooter]

I’m going to do SPF’s on this

I have 4 full price offers. I’m going in the order of offer’s received. I’m presently waiting to hear back from the first gentleman. I’m giving him a day or two since I know life, wife, and family can throw a curveball meaning checking AH messages isn’t our #1 priority. Plus he asked for references and is likely checking them.

For anyone else that wants to get in line or is looking at other doubles; Multiple lower offers have been declined. Like I told one or two a LGS offered me $500 less than what it’s listed for, and that was without the 2 boxes of ammo being included. LGS’s need to make money so I have no doubt this would’ve been listed much higher in their store, meaning I know this is priced extremely fair. For anyone asking or wondering why I priced it where I did and didn’t go higher knowing that; I wanted to price it where most members of AH could buy and hunt with it, and so I could read/see their happiness rather than sell it to the LGS or make money.

Thats awesome news bro

 

[Daniel Cary]

Go for the 500

 

[skydiver386]

Any update on the sale?